Patents by Inventor Willy Thoren

Willy Thoren has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Multiple position hoop for embroidery sewing
    Patent number: 5899155
    Abstract: A hoop for embroidery sewing comprises an outer frame (11) connected to a movable bracket (14), and an inner frame (10) adapted to be inserted into said outer frame for clamping a fabric to be embroidered therebetween. According to the invention, the outer frame has a guide device for slidably connecting the outer frame to the bracket, and the bracket has a latch device (16) for latching the outer frame in two or more predetermined positions relative to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: Viking Sewing Machines AB
    Inventor: Willy Thoren